Victorian Brass Miniature Book Snuff Box Nicely Engraved Vesta Case Matchsafe For Sale

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This is for alovelyold Victorianbrass snuff box in the form of a book. The lid is hinged and has its original chain link appliqué on te top lid, the whole box has been designed tolook like the embossed leather cover of a book, and its been exquisitely finished. It a lovely early Victorian box....circa 1840 that has in later life been used as a vesta case, it has bee engraved with a striking area on the two sides for striking littlewax matches. It is a really nice box in the hand and it isin excellent condition with just the light wear you would expect, it still closes properly and it has a nice warm look to the metal. Itmeasures 74mm (2.75") x 45mm (1.75") by14mm (0.5") deep. Please check out all the other antique smoking and writing implements,scientific and optical instruments, art deco and art nouveau items and all the other vintage ladies and gentlemans accessories i am selling this week, i will always combine shipping to save postage costs

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